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Preparations for Horatio’s second season of cross country competition began with a team workout July 9.

Horatio off-season football resumed after the dead period, with a trip to Mineral Springs for 7 on 7 competition.

Free physicals for Horatio athletes have been scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, at the new gym.

De Queen Soccer Association celebrates season

A quick thundershower that brought down the temperature just before the first game was a good omen for the first Bad Company Co-ed Fourth of July Softball Tournament at De Queen’s Sportsplex.

The annual Triple Threat Basketball Camp for girls in the fifth through ninth grades is set for July 18 - 20 at Leopard Arena.

David Smith was named to the Leopard coaching staff by the De Queen School Board at its July 9 meeting.

Horatio pitcher Wade Beasley is now a professional. Beasley, who had signed a letter of intent with the University of Arkansas, chose the professional track instead.

For the first time in over two decades Jason Barker is not spending a large number of his summer hours in the De Queen gym.

Before the start of each state all-star game, the Outstanding Coach of the Year award for that sport is presented. 

De Queen all-stars from softball, football and soccer. Horatio baseball and football all-stars

The former De Queen Youth Soccer League opened up its second time around earlier this month, with a renewed name The Regional Youth Soccer League. The league, which features teams from across the region, plays on the soccer field at the Herman Dierks Memorial Park in De Queen.

This autumn basketball will return to the old Lockesburg gym.

Sevier County eight-and-under baseball all-stars have been named. Players include, from left: (front) Henry Staggs, Tison Hammer, Kaden Hammer, Landen Wise, Cameron Deaton, Harrison Simmons; (middle) Kix Lee, Hunter Dinkins, Gabe Cotten, Keegan McCoy, John Maturino, Trevor Key. In back row a…

Horatio will be represented at Friday’s all-star softball game by Macy Belcher.

Leopard soccer coach Stephen Sloan will be an assistant coach for the West squad in the girls All-Star soccer game. Maria Jimenez, right, will be a member of the West team. Mateo Garcia, left, was select to the West team for the boys All-Star game.

Topping off a list of post season honors, Jessica Williams of De Queen will be a member of the West team at the annual state all-star softball game Friday at Conway.

Reisa Bakenhus will be one of De Queen’s Lady Leopards on the West squad in the annual all-star softball game Friday at Conway.

De Queen will be well represented at Friday’s state all-star softball game with two players on the roster and a coach in charge.

The annual Triple Threat Basketball Camp for girls in the fifth through ninth grades is set for July 18 - 20 at Leopard Arena.

Quinton Thornton has been putting in hours pumping iron, just like every summer during high school. The difference is this time he is preparing to play in the annual Arkansas all-star football game.

For just about everyone the weeks before and after high school graduation is a time of making choices. Some decisions have to be made by very few individuals. Not everybody has to decide which all-star game to play in.

The De Queen 14 and under squad of all-stars from the local league placed second at the Arkansas Governor’s Cup at Little Rock May 11 and 12. Team members are: Allan Flores, Armando Lopez, Tobias Brown, Daniel Diaz, Derrick Eduardo Mulato, Alexander Brand, Memo Ambriz, Dair Mendoza, Renzo Ga…

Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge will host a Youth Fishing Derby Saturday, June 9 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Little Bell Lake. Little Bell Lake is located along Central Road between the Nobles Mound entrance road and the Tram entrance road.

Sara Victoriano of De Queen has been named to the Maxpreps Arkansas All Freshman/Sophomore girls soccer team.

After an extended period of no Leopards in the state all-star football game, two De Queen players have been selected for this year’s game: Jace Sims and Quinton Thornton.

After accepting the position of head De Queen senior girls basketball coach, Paul Dean did not waste much time. 

The De Queen School District will offer free physicals for athletes entering grades 7-12 of the 2018-2019 school year.

Awards were presented in all sports at the De Queen High School Athletic Banquet May 24.

Multiple Horatio baseball players earned post-season awards after the Lions’ trip to the state Class 3A state final.

The timing could have hardly been better. Spring football wrapped up just before the arrival summer temperatures.

The annual De Queen Youth Fundamentals Camp for basketball players in grades one through three concluded Thursday at Leopard Arena.

The annual Triple Threat Basketball Camp for girls in the fifth through ninth grades is set for July 18-20 at Leopard Arena.

Winners of the De Queen/Sevier County Chamber of Commerce’s Tri-Lakes Big Bass Festival held last weekend,  not in order: 1st place Dan Mason,  6.59, Hour 6 at De Queen Lake. 2nd place Vernon Lamb, 6.25, Hour 5 at De Queen Lake. 3rd Place Mike Swift, 6.03, Hour 6 at De Queen Lake. 4th place …

De Queen Rotary Club hosted their youth baseball teams for a cookout on May 21. After the meal, coaches introduced their players to club members. De Queen Rotary has sponsored 3 boys' baseball teams for many years.

Among the flurry of activities that mark the end of the school year, football teams are laying the ground work for the beginning of the next school year.

The University of Arkansas Cossatot will hold Men and Women’s Club Soccer tryouts on Saturday, May 26, 2018, from 1-3 p.m. at UA Cossatot Bank of Lockesburg Gymnasium.

FAYETTEVILLE — Unearned runs did in the Lions. Horatio fell to defending champion Harding Academy 4-3 in the final of the state class 3A baseball tournament at Fayetteville.

The 2017-2018 De Queen Leopards Athletic Awards Banquet will be held on Thursday, May 24 at 6 p.m. at the De Queen High School Cafeteria

The Horatio Lions left Thursday morning for Fayetteville where they will compete in the state finals of the 3A state championship Friday morning at 10 a.m. at Baum Stadium. The Lions will meet defending state champion Harding Academy.

Tanner Manasco claimed a spot among the highest echelon of Leopard athletics May 12 at Lake Hamilton. The senior hurdler won his event at the Meet of Champs.

HARRISON — It was a very untypical state tournament for De Queen soccer teams. Both went out in the first round, the first time ever for a Leopard boys squad.

HARRISON — The Lady Leopards’ quest to repeat as class 5A softball champions ended in the semifinals of the state tournament at Harrison May 12 when De Queen fell to Farmington 8-3.

SMACKOVER — Horatio is going back to the state championship baseball game. The Lions got a scare in the opening game, but then won decisively in the next two rounds for a trip to Fayetteville where they will face Harding Academy for the class 3A state title.

SMACKOVER — Things started bad and got worse for Horatio. The Lady Lions were upset 9-5 by Bald Knob in the first round of the 3A state softball tournament at Smackover May 10.

Horatio students participated in the Area 11 Special Olympics Track & Field Games May 9.T he event was hosted this year at the Ashdown High School track and field in Ashdown, Ark. Students competed against other area schools in running, walking, shot put and long jump competitions. Out o…

PINE BLUFF —  Early spring is the right time to introduce children or youth anglers to the joys of fishing, says Scott Jones, Extension specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Fishing can be a great hobby for young Arkansans – and getting started doesn’t have to be expensive.

Horatio won the class 3A south regional tournament with a convincing 10-1 decision over Genoa Central May 7 on the Lions' home field.

WHITE HALL — The Lady Leopards won their fourth straight soccer conference tournament, but the boys team finished second again.